The Transmission NOW / The Color Fred / Sing, Bird Of Prey – The Catasauqua Club – Catasauqua, PA – 5/28/16

All my years living in the Lehigh Valley, I never would’ve guessed that Catasauqua has a tight music scene.  Let alone a place that put on shows.  The Catasauqua Club is a private club that occasionally puts on shows with excellent turnouts.  For this show there were two local bands, The Transmission NOW and Sing, Bird… Read More The Transmission NOW / The Color Fred / Sing, Bird Of Prey – The Catasauqua Club – Catasauqua, PA – 5/28/16

John The Gun – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 5/21/16

A few weeks ago John The Gun played Starland Ballroom’s Battle of the Bands.  Closing out the night, John The Gun played their best on this legendary stage.  I was given access to photograph on stage and the whole set, which led to countless photos.  It was great seeing this band on a bigger stage… Read More John The Gun – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 5/21/16

The Snails / Wild Joy / Swing That Cat – Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA – 5/20/16

Philly Soul Syndicate had one of the best lineups in May at Kung Fu Necktie.  Philly’s rocksteady group The Snails headlined the show with another local Philly group, Wild Joy, and swing/jazz outfit Swing That Cat.  Philly Soul Syndicate knows how to put together a good show and if you ever feel that you need… Read More The Snails / Wild Joy / Swing That Cat – Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA – 5/20/16

My Rising Fall / Western Settings – Brighton Bar – Long Branch, NJ – 5/19/16

Last week I made a trip to Long Branch for a local show featuring touring band Western Settings.  I arrived late and was only able to catch Western Settings, who put on a great show, and My Rising Fall, who are a local band out of Somerset, NJ.  Check out the photos below and give… Read More My Rising Fall / Western Settings – Brighton Bar – Long Branch, NJ – 5/19/16

Hodera / The Cardboard Sword / The Other Stars / Dollys / Puddle Splasher – 73 See Gallery & Design Studio – Montclair, NJ – 5/18/16

Last week I decided on a whim to check out a local show in my area.  The show was in Montclair at 73 See Gallery & Design Studio with two touring bands and three local bands.  For a Wednesday night it was a fairly good turn out, and I must say North Jersey has a… Read More Hodera / The Cardboard Sword / The Other Stars / Dollys / Puddle Splasher – 73 See Gallery & Design Studio – Montclair, NJ – 5/18/16

The West Kensingtons / Behind Deadlines / The Twilights – The Compound – Philadelphia, PA -5/14/16

Every year guitarist and singer of The West Kensingtons, Bill McKinney, opens his doors and throws the best house show/party.  There is always food, drinks, music, and the Philadelphia skyline.  However, it is more than that, it is about community, having fun, and meeting new people.  The atmosphere is always positive and the smiles are… Read More The West Kensingtons / Behind Deadlines / The Twilights – The Compound – Philadelphia, PA -5/14/16

Kiefer Sutherland / Austin Plaine – Mexicali Live – Teaneck, NJ – 5/12/16

Photographing musicians has brought me a lot of opportunities and finding some of my new favorite bands.  It has also taught me how to get out of my comfort zone and just embrace ambiguity.  However, I never thought I’d photograph a movie star, let alone a good movie star.  It happened in Teaneck though, at… Read More Kiefer Sutherland / Austin Plaine – Mexicali Live – Teaneck, NJ – 5/12/16

Bane / BoySetsFire / Maximum Penalty / Cruel Hand / Uzi Kids – First Unitarian Church – Philadelphia, PA – 5/7/16

On Saturday May 7, 2016, Bane played their last Philadephia show.  It was a bittersweet night.  Sing alongs, tears, and stage dives were had.  However, even though this was the last time for many to see Bane in the City of Brotherly Love, they didn’t go quietly.  Opening the show was local straight edge band… Read More Bane / BoySetsFire / Maximum Penalty / Cruel Hand / Uzi Kids – First Unitarian Church – Philadelphia, PA – 5/7/16

The Loved Ones / Cayetana / Little Big League – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – 2/20/16

On February 20th 2016, The Loved Ones came home to a sold out Philadelphia show to play what could be their last show ever as a band.  It was also the 10 year anniversary of their album Keep Your Heart.  An album praised by fans and critics across the board.  While it may be the… Read More The Loved Ones / Cayetana / Little Big League – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – 2/20/16

Good Old War / Sawyer Fredericks – Bowery Ballroom – New York, NY – 12/16/15

Seems like I’ve been photographing every other night.  This time I found myself photographing in New York for Good Old War’s holiday show.  I never shot or been to Bowery Ballroom, but found out there was no barricade which made photographing a little difficult.  The only opening act was 16 year old Sawyer Fredericks.  When… Read More Good Old War / Sawyer Fredericks – Bowery Ballroom – New York, NY – 12/16/15